FMEO After Show – The Flying Car

After Show Episode #3

In this lightly edited supplement to Episode 315, Eric and I debate the merits of Apple’s iCloud vs Google’s cloud, the importance of questioning the status quo, Apple’s hardware longevity, bringing Skype 2.8 back from the grave, and we broach the topic of Apple’s rumored electric car a week before the rumor mills themselves kicked into top gear.

This episode was recorded on February 14th, 2015.
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For Mac Eyes Only – XOXO 4 U MAC

Season 9, Episode 9 (#315)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric respond to a LinkedIn article on Apple and Google compatibility, follow-up on a couple Yosemite woes (with happy endings!), and share some feedback from Brian on our last FMEO After Show.
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FMEO After Show – The Maker Mac?

After Show Episode #2

In this lightly edited supplement to Episode 314, Eric and I briefly discuss alternative broadband options, the artificial hardware limitations found in the current Macintosh lineup, if my current MacBook Pro will be the last portable Mac I’ll ever own, what rumors of a 12” MacBook Air might mean, and … distraction-free productivity.
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For Mac Eyes Only – ListenerPalooza ’15

Season 9, Episode 8 (#314)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric discuss the recent dust-up over Apple’s software quality and…it’s ListenerPalooza ’15! We tackle listener questions on switching iPhones, copying DVDs to the Mac, using Apple TV “in the wild”, Configuring the Mac’s auto-updates by location, and how to schedule iTunes to launch during peak download hours.
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FMEO On the Road with Barry – Grip & Shoot

In this episode of FMEO On the Road, Barry speaks with Ben Zaleski of Grip & Shoot.

Links to Know:
> Grip & Shoot
> FMEO Forum Post Update
> JawZ Adapter
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FMEO After Show – Clarus Chats On

After Show Episode #1

In this lightly edited supplement to Episode 313, we include bit and pieces of the conversations that we had long after the show was over and this time out, Eric, Barry and I continue talking Mac history, alternative SSD options, digital movie distribution, the passing of Joe Cocker and…just how “old” IS 40 anyway? [Read more…]

For Mac Eyes Only – Clarus the Red-Nosed Dogcow

Season 9, Episode 7 (#313)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike, Barry, and Eric share their last minute gift idea picks for the Mac user in your life. With special “Across the Pond” appearance by Gary Malpas.

For Mac Eyes Only Last-Minute Gift Guide 2014
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For Mac Eyes Only – Mactastrophe! (Part Two)

Season 9, Episode 6 (#312)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric pick things up at the end of last episode’s discussion with an entirely different kind of Mactastrophe: What can you do to protect your Mac — and the stuff on it — in case of theft. Plus: Stay tuned for a preview of the FMEO After Show!
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For Mac Eyes Only – Mactastrophe! (Part One)

Season 9, Episode 5 (#311)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: After an entirely uneventful installation of Yosemite Public Beta on his MacBook Pro, Mike shares the troubles he had with the Yosemite final release on his iMac and the lessons learned as he set things right again.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Getting a Charge Outta Your Mac

Season 9, Episode 4 (#310)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric tackle listener Stephen’s email concerning MacBook battery life and which Mac (or Macs!) might be the right one to replace Stephen’s aging 2007 MacBook Pro.
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